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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304371440
Report Date: 04/25/2024
Date Signed: 04/25/2024 02:51:47 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME:	LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE		FACILITY NUMBER:	304371440
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	PETERSON-CHEEKS, KRISTINE		FACILITY TYPE:	830
ADDRESS:	17131 BEACH BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(562) 393-6685
CITY:	HUNTINGTON BEACH	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92647
CAPACITY: 32	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 32	CENSUS: 31	DATE:	04/25/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	09:30 AM
MET WITH:	Director Kristine Peterson		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:30 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Romy Castanon and LPA Sarah Garcia conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an annual. LPA’s and Assistant Director Kristine Peterson toured three (3) individual infant license classrooms infant playground. There were 23 infants and 7 staff present at the time of LPA’s visit. During the inspection it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and within compliance of staffing ratios. The floor and yard plan (LIC 999) were verified. Facility hours are Monday through Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. During the inspection of the indoor activity space, LPA’s did not observe any items which could pose a danger to children (poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications or hazardous items). All storage containers for solid waste, including moveable bins, have tight fitting covers that are kept on and are in good repair. The Director is taking measures to keep the facility free of flies, other insects and rodents. Food, including formula and purees are provided by the families. The children's diaper changing areas are clean and sanitary. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors via filtered water dispensers and plastic cups. The facility has age-appropriate furniture and equipment. A baby walker was not observed during today’s visit. The facility has sufficient infant napping equipment that meets the requirements. Bedding is provided by the families and is stored individually. The families wash bedding daily or as needed. The facility has indoor activity space for infants that is physically separate from the space used by preschool childcare center. The facility has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months, last conducted on 03/29/2024. The facility has a working carbon monoxide detector, fire alarm and fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshal standards. Facility met all posting requirements. The California Child Passenger Safety Law was posted by the entrance of the facility. (Continue to page 2)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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Created By: Romelia M Castanon On 04/25/2024 at 12:45 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371440
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

101429(a)(2)(B)

Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants

(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following: This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as infant sleeping log did not include what signs/symptoms to physically check of sleeping infant which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 05/10/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Director will review safe sleep regulations with staff and revise infant sleeping log. Director will provide one (1) weeks worth of completed nap logs and staff signature page to LPA by POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Patricia Magana

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Romelia M Castanon

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371440
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

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Five staff files were reviewed. Health screening and immunizations as required were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a childcare center if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. 5 out of 5 proof of immunization against pertussis and measles for staff were within compliance.

Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. 5 out of 5 staff members had Mandated Reporter Training that are current and do not expire until 04/09/2026 At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which is also current and will not expire until 10/07/2025.

Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete and current record for each child. A random sample of 5 children's files were reviewed for emergency documentation and medical assessment. LPA reviewed the napping log for infants up to 24 months and LIC9227 Infant Safe Sleep Plan for infants up to 12 months. In the areas reviewed, the children’s files were found to be in full compliance. Sign in/out procedure was reviewed for compliance. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. The facility also uses electronic sign in/out called Core.

The director was informed that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at www.ccld.ca.gov director may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. (Continue to page 3)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868

FACILITY NAME: LEARNING EXPERIENCE, THE	FACILITY NUMBER: 304371440
	VISIT DATE: 04/25/2024

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Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.
For childcare center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP).
LPA determined the facility was built in 2020 and does not need to test for lead contamination in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP.

LPA provided copy safe sleep regulations and resources with Director and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Director of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of “medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records.
For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Director was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

In the areas that were evaluated, one (1) deficiency was observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Director Kristine Peterson.

Appeal Rights were discussed. The facility representative was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. (End of Report)

SUPERVISORS NAME: Patricia Magana
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Romelia M Castanon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 04/25/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/25/2024

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